Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg, MB – At 2:47 a.m. on April 22, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one and a half storey house in the 700 block of Stella Avenue. Once on scene crews encountered heavy black smoke and flames and immediately launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 3:09 a.m.

Crews conducted a search of the structure and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The Living Prairie Museum, in partnership with Bee Better Manitoba, launched a new website this Earth Day to help conserve bees and other pollinators.

"When I was growing up in St. Vital I learned my grandfather had been a bee keeper in rural Manitoba - it seemed like something from a by-gone era," said Councillor Brian Mayes, St. Vital, "I am pleased to see that the City of Winnipeg has taken steps in recent years to ensure that bee keeping is part of our present and our future."

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:55 p.m. on April 21, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to an emergency involving three individuals at a swimming pool in an apartment complex in the 200 block of Ronald Street. Paramedic crews provided medical treatment and transported all three individuals to hospital in critical condition.

Warsaw Avenue Fire

Winnipeg, MB – The Arlington Bridge between Dufferin Avenue and Logan Avenue is temporarily closed for bridge deck repairs.

The bridge was closed earlier this morning following reports of unsound conditions on the bridge deck. Crews were dispatched to inspect the bridge. Following their inspection, it was revealed that some asphalt on the roadway had become dislodged, requiring repairs. Those repairs are being undertaken today, and it is expected that the bridge will reopen to motor vehicle traffic later today.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:36 p.m. on April 20, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a two storey, single-family home in the 800 block of College Avenue. Once on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames. They immediately launched an offensive attack, while also ensuring the fire hadn’t extended to neighbouring homes. The fire was declared under control at 8:14 p.m. The house suffered significant fire, smoke and water damage. Neither of the neighbouring homes suffered damage.

Winnipeg, MB – Starting Thursday, April 18 at 6 a.m. until Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m., the following lane closures and traffic restrictions will be in place for Bell MTS manhole repairs:

• Northbound Vaughan Street will be closed from Graham Avenue to Portage Avenue
• Westbound Graham Avenue will be closed from Kennedy Street to Vaughan Street (except for buses)

Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.

Winnipeg, MB – To accommodate the Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party, along with associated set-up and take-down, the following streets will be closed from 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18 until 6:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19:

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers are invited to attend a public information session regarding the Bill and Helen Norrie Library.

Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, April 22, at 10 p.m., crews will begin the annual city-wide spring cleanup. The entire street network, including back lanes, will be swept over the next five to six weeks. Due to warmer temperatures, some preliminary cleanup activities were undertaken in recent days with a focus on the downtown area, major routes, bridges, and overpasses.

Winnipeg, MB – At 11:39 p.m. on April 16, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a two storey, single-family home in the 1300 block of Alexander Avenue. Once on scene crews found a small stovetop fire and quickly extinguished it. Damage was contained to area around the stove.

All occupants of the home safely evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. Paramedics assessed and treated two individuals on scene for smoke inhalation. Both were transported to hospital in stable condition.